A California Highway Patrol officer was at risk of being overwhelmed by an assailant before three concerned citizens intervened.

Father of two, Casey Rivara, tragically lost his life after helping a family of ducks cross the road in California.

The former congresswoman said she understood Daniel Penny's instinct as a protector to act in the way he did.

Protests are cropping up in New York City following a homeless man's death as he was being restrained by subway passengers.

The unruly French bulldog has been returned repeatedly for his recalcitrant ways, but his new owner now calls him a "Reformed Demon Dog."

Nearly 80 dogs were pulled from cramped, squalid conditions, and six died from distemper in the care of their rescuers.

Ernest Horsfall outlived his sister, wife and son, but thousands of strangers made sure his birthday and sacrifices were remembered.

When the two still hadn't returned after dark, the man's girlfriend, a deputy and a good Samaritan with a boat went searching.

The six were wet and cold from their adventures, and they had to be reached by rope when the police and fire departments came to help.

Some fishermen in Japan helped police takedown a suspect on Saturday after they noticed something fly over their heads.